Stillman's Emily Powell Earns HBCUAC Volleyball Defender Of The Week

TUSCALOOSA, AL — Stillman College senior libero Emily Powell has been named the HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) Women's Volleyball Defender of the Week.

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The honor makes Powell the first player from Stillman’s women’s volleyball program to receive this award since the team’s return in 2022.

Over a standout week, the Clanton native averaged 5.34 digs per set and recorded 19 digs per match over four contests.

Powell also recorded a stellar 31 digs in a match against Tuskegee University.

Powell also continued her strong defensive play with 15 digs in each of the following matches, including a 3-1 win over Miles College on Sept. 5 and in losses to Fisk University and Brescia University on Sept. 7.

A transfer from Wallace Community College, Powell currently leads Stillman with 99 digs through eight matches, averaging 4.13 digs per set and holding a serve receive percentage of .955.

Stillman College (1-7, 0-1 HBCUAC) will host Wilberforce University in a conference match on Friday, Sept. 13, at 6 p.m.

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